Conventional Dairy Farming (P7)

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to conventional dairy farming.

Conventional Dairy Farming

A system of dairy farming that focuses on maximizing milk production.

USDA Regulations

Standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture that conventional farms must follow.

Antibiotics

Medications used to treat sick cows in conventional dairy farming.

Sustainability Innovations

Techniques such as methane digesters and nutrient recycling adopted to reduce waste in conventional farms.

Animal Health and Welfare

The condition and treatment of cows, considered crucial by conventional dairy farmers.

Consumer Perception

Public views regarding animal welfare and environmental impact related to dairy farming.

Greenhouse Gasses

Gases produced during conventional dairy farming that contribute to global warming.

Factory Farming

A system in which animals, like cows, are raised in high-density operations.

Organic vs. Conventional Milk

Comparative analysis where conventionally made milk is typically cheaper than organic.

Decline in Conventional Dairy Farms

The trend of decreasing the number of conventional dairy farms over recent years.

Efficiency in Dairy Farming

Higher milk production per cow, resulting in lower environmental resource use per gallon of milk.